1. The title of the first work of art is called David and was created in bronze by Italian Renaissance sculptor Donatello. Sculpted around 1446-1460, at 5ft 2 inches, it is the first life-size, freestanding nude created in over a 1000 years. David is currently at the Museo Nazionale del Bargello in Florence, Italy.
The title of the second work of art is called David and was sculpted from an 18ft marble block by the artist and poet Michelangelo. The final product measures at 17ft without the pedestal and is currently at the Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence, Italy.
2. Please describe IN DETAIL everything you see in these two works of art. Provide as much DETAIL and DEPTH in how you describe what you see by writing about everything in each sculpture piece. …show more content…
Michelangelo and Donatello both sculpted David standing nude, in a tall and powerful stance, and exuding confidence in their abilities. The marble David and the bronze David share a similar attitude of pride and dignity. Each holds a weapon in one hand and a fist near a hip with the other. Both are also depicted in a moment of reflection. Their gaze is not straight ahead but rather looking off in thought. Their heads are turned away from the center, facing towards to left and leaning on the right leg in contrapposto, with the shoulders juxtaposing the hips.
5. The first significant difference in the artists’ portrayal of the battle between David and Goliath is the situation. Donatello sculpted a post-battle individual, carrying Goliath’s oversized sword and proudly standing on Goliath’s head, both a figurative trophy. Meanwhile Michelangelo sculpted a pre-battle David, standing firmly and confidently prepared, with a weapon in hand. Another significant difference in age. Donatello’s David is clearly portrayed to be a young boy, his arms lacking muscular definition and tone. Meanwhile Michelangelo’s David is depicted as nearly an adult. He embodies the ideal warrior with a strong and muscular
The title of the second work of art is called David and was sculpted from an 18ft marble block by the artist and poet Michelangelo. The final product measures at 17ft without the pedestal and is currently at the Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence, Italy.
2. Please describe IN DETAIL everything you see in these two works of art. Provide as much DETAIL and DEPTH in how you describe what you see by writing about everything in each sculpture piece. …show more content…
Michelangelo and Donatello both sculpted David standing nude, in a tall and powerful stance, and exuding confidence in their abilities. The marble David and the bronze David share a similar attitude of pride and dignity. Each holds a weapon in one hand and a fist near a hip with the other. Both are also depicted in a moment of reflection. Their gaze is not straight ahead but rather looking off in thought. Their heads are turned away from the center, facing towards to left and leaning on the right leg in contrapposto, with the shoulders juxtaposing the hips.
5. The first significant difference in the artists’ portrayal of the battle between David and Goliath is the situation. Donatello sculpted a post-battle individual, carrying Goliath’s oversized sword and proudly standing on Goliath’s head, both a figurative trophy. Meanwhile Michelangelo sculpted a pre-battle David, standing firmly and confidently prepared, with a weapon in hand. Another significant difference in age. Donatello’s David is clearly portrayed to be a young boy, his arms lacking muscular definition and tone. Meanwhile Michelangelo’s David is depicted as nearly an adult. He embodies the ideal warrior with a strong and muscular